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Besides the Brazilian Carnival, one of the largest events in Rio de Janeiro is Réveillion, the New Year's Eve celebration. This famous party happens on the iconic Copacabana beach. Millions of people come from all over the world to join in on the festivities that include a variety of traditions. Here's a guide to this grand celebration:

The captivating beauty of Rio's iconic mountains, beaches, and landmarks are best viewed from up high. We hiked Trilhas de Morro Dois Irmãos, which is a rock formation located in the Vidigal. Here's a complete guide to hiking your way up to one of the most incredible views of the city:

One of Rio de Janeiro's most recognizable landmarks is Christ the Redeemer. Wherever you go in Rio, you will see this glorious statue watching over the city. It attracts 3,000- 4,000 visitors daily, or over a million visitors each year. People from all over the world travel to come and do the most to get a picture with the statue. However, as you can imagine, with such a popular attraction, picture taking is a challenge! Here are 5 of the 100s of hilarious attempts I made at getting a half-way decent shot with Christ the Redeemer:

Visiting Brazil has been on my travel wish list for years! After several failed attempts at trying to visit the vibrant country, it finally worked out! On a glorious mid-October day, the stars finally aligned and a cheap flight ticket emerged. I received a text from Phenesse saying, "Girl, flights are $756 on Momondo, but we can also book using points from our Chase Sapphire card!" And in a matter of seconds I went from thinking this trip wasn't going to happen to purchasing my flight to Rio for $198! Here's a recap of our miraculous 6-day trip to Rio during peak season:

Internationally known for its barely there bikinis, Brazil has become synonymous with sand, sea, and sun. Nowhere is this more true than in Rio de Janeiro, home to some of the world’s most iconic beaches. While there’s no denying the allure of days spent lounging in the sun, Rio has a lot more to offer than miles of pristine white sand. Here are 7 ways to discover Rio beyond its beaches: